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High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz

In December 2011,I wrote that High Fidelity cables led by cable designer Rick Schultz was putting together a new cable.The cable came to market as CT-1.The CT-1 has FINALLY made it into my system!I had obtained a version of the prototype that Rick had been working on.It blew my previous reference Genesis by Virtual Dynamics.I thought I had finally found my end with this cable.This prototype delivered to my ears "Nirvana".Could I be at the end of my quest for the ultimate sound?
No. I received two pairs of CT-1 to replace my prototypes.They went into the system this past Friday.Unable to dedicate time until Sunday listening,I stole a few moments,ducking away from company with anticipation.My guest could tell even with the music set for"ambiance"something was intriguing and I was in for a treat!
The experience:
First off,CT-1 was very user friendly.Installation was simple;the cable is very nice and light.The female RCA fit beautifully unlike any I had found in other cable.It was secure and reliable.It seemed much thought was dedicated to developing a designer fit to an aesthetically stunning RCA connector.Install entailed a few wiggles to ensure what seemed like a compression fit on my RCA.
It was 2-3 hrs. for the 1st step of break in to be complete.At that point I had something different!Today,although they only have 10-12 hrs. on them,I can`t put into words how much my system has transformed.Believe me,I loved my prototypes.However....there is simply no comparision.
The clarity and sound is so natural.
The soundstage is like nothing I ever heard.Resoulution is breathtaking and inner detail is simply hard to believe possible.
The sound has transended and now it simply does not seem as thought I have speakers.
My system is musicians playing music.
I am told with time they will improve and I trust that as it was revealed with the prototypes.I wanted to share my thoughts with you that now.
Unequivocally,a testament to High Fidelity,as the name declares.
High Fidelity Cables for me,the last word on it,after 12 hours!
Truly Amazing

Al
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calvinj
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MC 6 power conditioner is fully burned in now. It has about 250 hours on it now.  Great power conditioner at this point. Very open and clear. I also agree with the immediacy description as for as how it makes the music sound.  
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lak
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@68pete,  
Do you have other HFC products in your system and if so what?
I ask because I also received two MC O. 5's yesterday and added them onto (two) of my independent dedicated circuit outlets. One for my amp and second for my preamp.
68pete
994 posts
 
Hello Lak
I just have the 2 MC_O.5 . I have installed one of them on my dedicated line for my amp and the other has not yet been plugged in yet. the other will go on the line that feeds my Ps audio P10. That line is a 15 amp line not dedicated. My Esoteric C-O3x and my Esoteric K-O3x are plugged into the P10. Was hoping to hear from Ozzy, on his P10 and the MC 0.5.
Enjoy Pete
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Guys, I have a small fortune invested in my HFC cabling and ac connections. I regret none of these expenditures although cabling is now over 60% of the cost of my system. I have tried both the MC 0.5 and the digital adapters and both further improve my sound. Recently in talking with Rick, I asked if one reaches a point where further improvement was smaller and smaller. Once again as with his six grades of cables, he said more magnets are better and only the impracticalness of the long waveguides and costs are the limitations. I didn't want to hear that, of course, but it seems true.

I don't really know whether there is a standard for judging the quality of ones ac supply, but I suspect that most of them have much noise running along with the 60 cycle ac and fall outside the 117 volt optimal voltage. At any rate I still think the power cables from HFC have more impact than the ICs and speaker wires.

Only three things rival the impact of the HFCabling in my system. In no particular ordering they are: the Star Sound Audio Points and Rhythm platforms, the TriPoint Troy SIgnature and Thor SE grounding wires, and recently the North American Products x-10 MkIII amp and probably their preamp.

I've got to stop writing always sincere but rave reviews. Today I am hoping to try the new Star Sound Tech 2.5 inch Audio Points versus some 3 inch points I have and the Star Sound original 1.5 inch Audio Points that they have sold over 300,000 of.
knghifi
1,668 posts
 
My MC 0.5 arrived yesterday. I have 2 20 amp dedicated lines with Furutech GTX-D R outlets. One for amp and other for sources. Install one in each outlet last night.

Finally have time to listen tonight. Yep, it works as advertised. It lowers the noise floor so you hear more detail, air and vividness but not bright or analytical. Imaging is tigher, better focus, more distinct in the sound stage. It's not just more 3D but live, spooky real and musical. The improvements are NOT subtle.

I found tonight listening to a much higher volume than normal. I guess with less noise and harshness, need a higher volume to match sound pressure??

I've had the MC-6 for a while and broken in now. I use it on the sources. Lower noise floor, open, airy ... It well exceeded my expectations.

I considering buying a MC-6 Hemisphere next for my amps. According to Rick, it's not current limiting so will work with my high power current hungry amps. This stuff is addicting.
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